How severe is CVE-2008-6756?

CVE-2008-6756 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2008-6756 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6756?

CVE-2008-6756 affects Zoneminder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6756?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-6756 published?

CVE-2008-6756 was published on 2009-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6756

CVE-2008-6756 is a low-severity vulnerability in Zoneminder with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Zoneminder
Published: 2009-04-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ZoneMinder 1.23.3 on Gentoo Linux uses 0644 permissions for /etc/zm.conf, which allows local users to obtain the database username and password by reading this file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6756?: ZoneMinder 1.23.3 on Gentoo Linux uses 0644 permissions for /etc/zm.conf, which allows local users to obtain the database username and password by reading this file.
How severe is CVE-2008-6756?: CVE-2008-6756 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2008-6756 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6756?: CVE-2008-6756 affects Zoneminder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6756?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6756 published?: CVE-2008-6756 was published on 2009-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:1.23.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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